More about Christian S....
What do you love about your job?
I love being able to create a timeless piece of work. No matter how old the photo is, you will still be able to look back and remember where you were in that moment. Having photos to look back at is a big deal, and I think that goes unappreciated nowadays with cell phones. I want to give you something you are proud of, and something you will always hold on to!
What types of shoots have you done and how did you make them special?
I have done too many photoshoots to count! I used to get contracted to do school portraits, so that's easily 300+ a day. It was very important to me to let the subject be themselves and capture that. Working with kids that was a big deal. I'm always paying attention to poses and clothing items to make sure everything looks perfect, while letting the subject enjoy themselves. Sometimes being in front of a camera is intimidating, so the more I can lessen that anxiety the better!
Awards, honors, and recognitions received
I have received several first place awards in art competitions while I was in high school. I also won the state competition for color photography, and had a finalist in black & white. I was the first in my school to ever get accepted in the competition. I have shot for major artists like Blueface, Tee Grizzly, PnB Rock, Xavier Wulf, etc. I also helped build a successful video production/artist development company from the ground up! (Swift Productions)
A fun fact about this photographer
I am also a musician! I used photography as a medium to make connections in the music industry, so you might even catch me performing at a show!